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Paternal Instinct

Paternal Instinct (2004)

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Two boys in search of a surrogate mother for their child.

Unrated, 1 hr. 14 min.

Documentary

Jun 14, 2005

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Critic Reviews for Paternal Instinct

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Murray Nossel's warm and fuzzy documentary is a portrait of two gay men and a female surrogate who join forces to create new life.

June 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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You can't help but root for them in their quest, which gives a whole new meaning to the term 'family values.'

June 9, 2005 Comment
V.A. Musetto
New York Post
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It's difficult not to be won over by Instinct's humanity.

June 7, 2005 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
Matt Singer
Village Voice
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Nossel's documentary, produced by Cinemax for its Reel Life series, has touching and instructive moments.

June 9, 2005 Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | Comment
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor
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Interesting documentary. Honestly I expected more drama but I'm glad it didnt come. Saw WAY too much of the surrogate but in the end, I enjoyed the journet Mark and Eric take to be parents.

October 16, 2009
dredzag
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Interesting documentary.. I'm not sure I would have made the same choices they did.. but.. I'm glad it all went well... even with the problems..

January 2, 2008
kaijawitch
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